Fair trade, fair labor practices and conflict commodities. These are just a few social justice issues that the world is currently dealing with.
Respect, dedication to excellence, community and vision. These are the four core values of Cabrini College and the four main reasons that the campus community needs to be concerned with those issues. Coffee, timber, diamonds, clothing, water and produce are all examples of products that are being exploited.
“This is a complex issue, [conflict commodities], and it’s connected to so many other. It may seem overwhelming, but our Catholic and Cabrinian mission impel us to look at how we might make an impact,” Margaret Fox-Tully, vice president of mission integration, said.
Coffee is a valued commodity on any college campus. The concept of fair trade coffee is rapidly growing in popularity, especially among the younger generations. Fair trade certified involves fair wages for farmers along with “cooperative workplaces, consumer education, environmental sustainability and financial and technical support,” according to the Fair Trade Federation.
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